Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
LA · FIPS 22073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,480 | — | #440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,688 | -27.2% | #2,493 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.6 years | -5.9% | #2,803 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 | -31.0% | #1,463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | -17.5% | #1,146 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | +83.9% | #2,917 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ouachita Parish has a population of 158,480, making it the #440 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ouachita Parish is $54,688, ranking #2,493 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.2% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Ouachita Parish is $194,400 (-31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $959/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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92.6% of residents in Ouachita Parish have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana has a total population of 158,480, making it the 440th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ouachita Parish is 36.6 years, which is 5.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ouachita Parish is $54,688, which ranks #2,493 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Ouachita Parish is $194,400, 31.0% below the national median. Renters in Ouachita Parish pay a median gross rent of $959 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ouachita Parish, 28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Ouachita Parish is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.